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Everything you need to know about a Graduate Assistantship

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Need help paying for your graduate tuition? Saint Rose is here to help. In April, Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions will be posted on the Career Center’s page. There are about 100 positions campus wide. Possible placements include the Career Center, the Community Service Office, and the Office of Alumni Relations. Students can also work as a GA in an academic department, where the nature of the work is heavily dependent on the faculty or Dean’s needs. For example, a GA in Alumni Relations may help develop the alumni newsletter and plan events, whereas a GA in the English department may serve as a research assistant to English faculty members.

Throughout the assistantship, students get to know the inner workings of their department or office throughout the year, gaining work experience and learning new skillsGA. One of the main benefits of working on campus is that supervisors understand students’ responsibilities, so they are usually flexible with scheduling your work hours. Graduate assistantships are also a key form of financial aid. Students who successfully complete their graduate assistantship are awarded a $3,200 tuition grant each semester.

Graduate Assistants will be required to work 150 hours throughout the semester. That adds up to about 10 hours a week.

Before applying for a graduate assistantship, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements:

  • Be unconditionally admitted to a master’s degree program
  • Be enrolled full-time (at least 9 graduate credits)
  • Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Not be registered for full-time student teaching, internship, practicum, or field placement during the term of position
  • Not have accepted other institutional aid or tuition benefit (i.e. Scholarships, PEF/CSEA discount, etc.)

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Deadline Reminder!

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Don’t forget that the application deadline for the Counseling (Mental Health & School) and the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) programs for the Fall is April 15th!  

The application requirements for the Counseling Programs, both Mental Health and School Counseling include:

  • A completed Saint Rose graduate school application
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0

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  • A current resumè demonstrating work and volunteer experience in the field
  • A personal essay discussing objectives and motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in counseling, an understanding of the preferred concentration, and a discussion of how this degree will meet the applicant’s professional development plans.
  • Attendance at an  admissions workshop
  • At least two letters of recommendation: one that addresses the individual’s character and potential to be a counselor, and one
    that addresses the individual’s scholarship/academic ability (and is written by a professional qualified to make that assessment).
  • Completion of nine hours of psychology coursework taken no more than five years prior to admission to the master’s program in counseling.

Admissions requirements for the CSSA program include:

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    Completion of application for graduate study.

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree. (Minimum of 9 credits of Psychology beyond Introduction to Psychology; these classes may be completed after acceptance into the degree program).
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Two letters of recommendation, one which addresses character and your potential to work in the field of student services, and one that address your ability to complete graduate level work (written by a professional qualified to make this assessment).
  • Essay discussing your objectives and motivation for pursuing a degree in College Student Services Administration along with how the degree will meet your professional development plans.
  • Resume demonstrating work experience, volunteer experience and campus involvement.
  • Attendance at an Admissions Workshop.

For information on how to finance your education, contact the Office of Financial Aid. E-mail them at finaid@strose.edu or call at (518) 454-5464. Don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting to explore your payment options.

If you have any questions about graduate school or the admissions process, please call Graduate Admissions at (518) 454-5143 or email grad@strose.edu.

Deadline Reminder: School Psychology

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Don’t forget that the application deadline for the School Psychology program for the Fall is February 15th!  But if you can’t make it by then, don’t worry! The deadline has been extended through May 1st! Those who apply in February will be considered for the first round of interviews. The application requirements include:

  • A complete Saint Rose graduate application
  • A statement of purpose
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

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  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
  • Three letters of recommendations regarding personal and academic qualifications
  • Two of the three letters should be from a college professor
  • Participation in scheduled group and individual interview

For information on how to finance your education, contact the Office of Financial Aid. E-mail them at finaid@strose.edu or call at (518) 454-5464. Don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting to explore your payment options.

If you have any questions about graduate school or the admissions process, please call Graduate Admissions at (518) 454-5143 or email grad@strose.edu.

Application tips and tricks

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Application deadlines are fast approaching so now is the time to start building your application for graduate school. It’s still early, but there is no better time to start. Applications take planning. You need letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, writing samples, etc. Reduce the stress of last minute scrambling and potential errors by starting now!

General applicants should maintain/organize the following:

1.) Statement of Purpose – The Statement of Purpose is the place to tell Saint Rose why you want to pursue this degree. In your statement provide your goals and aspirations, and how Saint Rose will help you further your career. It’s not a place to apologize for bad grades  and it’s not a place to tell your life story beginning with where you were born. The statement is a place to tell the faculty where you are now and where you want to go and why Saint Rose is the place for you.

Above all else, be sure to proofread. Spell check isn’t as reliable as you think it is.

2.) 2 Letter of Recommendation – 2 letters of recommendation are required for the Saint Rose application. The letters should be written by a professor or a professional. Choose individuals who are familiar with your worth ethic. Don’t ask a family friend or a family member. Your best bet will be to choose a professor from your undergraduate studies with whom you worked closely with, but make sure it’s a professor within your major.

Do you want your math teacher vouching for your grammatical feats?

If you’re choosing an individual from a professional setting, the same rules apply. Choose an adviser you worked closely with during an internship, field placement, volunteering, etc. Someone who knows your work ethic related to your future career.

3.) Official Transcript – Contact the registrar at your undergraduate institution and ask them to send a copy of your transcript to Saint Rose. The college isn’t accepting electronic transcripts, so advanced planning is required. For most programs, a 3.0 GPA is required for admissions.

4.) Resume – Resumes are recommended for all programs, but are required for: Accounting, Business Administration (MBA and all related certificate programs), College Student Services Administration, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Counseling (School & Mental Health), Computer Information Systems, Creative Writing, Educational Technology Specialist, Internet Programming, and School Psychology programs.

Proofread, proofread, proofread! Resume’s are meant to show your professional side and grammatical errors show just the opposite. Visit your college’s career center and ask the opinion of an expert. You can never be too safe!

5.) Writing Sample – Writing samples are not required for every program, but for some. When choosing a writing sample, don’t only choose a good paper, revise it. Edit it again, have a friend read it over, and make changes as needed. No paper is ever perfect the first time through!

6.) Financial Aid – Financing your education can be stressful. Graduate school isn’t cheap, but it’s worth the money. Saint Rose offers Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships. Grants and loans are also viable options. Planning ahead will help the process run smoothly.

Some programs maintain specific requirements, so before applying, check this site.

If you have any questions about graduate school or the admissions process, please call Graduate Admissions at (518) 454-5143 or email grad@strose.edu.